The NFL announced its list of 15 finalists to make up the 2025 class for the Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Among them is former NY Giants quarterback Eli Manning, a two-time Super Bowl winner. Manning had a career of many ups and downs, but he led the feat of defeating the undefeated New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVII in the 2007 season and in 2011 repeated the feat, again against Tom Brady’s Pats in Super Bowl XLVI.
These were two of the three losses Brady had in his 10 Super Bowl visits.
Eli is looking to join his brother Peyton, who was also a two-time Super Bowl winner (XLI and 50) with the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos, respectively, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2021, with several of the most important records for the quarterback position at the time.
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Of these 15 finalists, only five players will be inducted for the ceremony to be held in August next year. The names will be announced at the Super Bowl gala, the night before the NFL final, which this year will be held in New Orleans.
Who are the 2025 NFL Hall of Fame finalists?
In addition to Eli Manning, who played for the Giants between 2004 and 2019, there is also legendary kicker Adam Vinatieri, who played for the Patriots from 1996 to 2005, where he won four Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX and XLI), and later played with the Colts from 2006 to 2019.
Also noteworthy is the outstanding Dallas Cowboys safety Darren Woodson, who had a long career from 1992 to 2003, won three Super Bowls (XXVII, XXVIII and XXX) and was the last star of the ‘Triplets’ generation to retire from the team
Also in the Hall of Fame are: Eric Allen, former Philadelphia Eagles star; Jared Allen, who played with the Chiefs, Vikings, Bears and Panthers; Willie Anderson, Bengals legend; Jahri Evans, former Saints and Packers guard; and Antonio Gates, an eight-time Pro Bowler with the Chargers.
Also appearing are Tory Holt, former Rams and Jaguars receiver; Luke Kuechly, legendary Panthers linebacker; Steve Smith Sr., Panthers and Ravens receiver; Terrell Suggs, a spectacular linebacker who played with the Ravens, Cardinals and Kansas City; Fred Taylor, former Jaguars and Pats running back; Reggie Wayne, Colts legend receiver; and Marshal Yanda, former Ravens lineman.
The members of the NFL’s Class of 2025 will be announced on February 6 during the NFL Honors ceremony, which honors the best players from the league’s 2024 season.
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